Government invests millions in congestion-cutting tech

Tech projects which will reduce congestion, speed up journeys and clean up the environment have been awarded £4 million in government funding

Councils across England pitched their ideas to improve journeys in their areas through digital innovation and 19 have been chosen to receive between £50,000 and £300,000.

Apps that notify motorists of congestion, free parking spaces and real time journey information for visually impaired passengers, are just some of the projects that will receive a share of £4 million government technology funding.

The money is to be spent on developing technology like apps and sensors which can be used to cut congestion and improve city centre parking and also to alert drivers when electric car charging points become available.